Healthcare It News

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Blooms The Chemist implements booking platform Pharmacy chain Blooms The Chemist has adopted Healthengine's booking platform to streamline appointment management and enhance scheduling. It now allows customers to book pharmacy services, including vaccinations, via Healthengine round the clock and with real-time availability. The booking platform also features voucher management and consult room service setups, which also integrate with the pharmacy chain's system.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Kamal Sharma, Project Manager at OmniMD The integration of Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems within healthcare organizations has revolutionized patient engagement. With the rise of healthcare IT solutions, EHR-driven communication tools such as patient portals, telehealth apps, and patient engagement software have become pivotal in enhancing communication, reducing barriers, and improving patient involvement in their care.

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Healthcare ECONOMIST

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

ISPOR Europe kicks off this week in Barcelona, Spain. In honor of ISPOR, I will summarize some key attributes of the Spanish health care system based on a 2024 report from the European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies and the Instituto Aragones de Ciencias de la Salud. Country overview Population : 48.4 million (as of 2023), Life expectancy : 83.2 years (as of 2022), highest in the EU Fertility rate : 1.2 (as of 2022), below replacement levels GDP/Capita (current USD) : 29,675 GDP/Capi

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Dr. Francesco Pompei, CEO and Founder of Exergen Corporation Accurate and frequent temperature monitoring is paramount when it comes to ensuring favorable patient outcomes in the medical community. When a patient is admitted to the hospital, identifying illness or infection quickly has a profound impact on allowing for prompt treatment with antibiotics and can also be critical in the early identification of serious, life-threatening conditions like sepsis.

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Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven

Patient Experience

HIStalk

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Top News Södra Älvsborg Hospital in Sweden pauses its use.

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Sequence Health

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

As the healthcare industry evolves, 24/7 medical call centers have become integral to enhancing patient access, satisfaction, and overall experience. These centers bridge the gap between patients and healthcare providers, ensuring that essential healthcare services are available around the clock. They enable healthcare providers to offer patient-centered care by handling patient inquiries, scheduling appointments, and providing non-clinical support, all of which improve patient outcomes.

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Bill Of Health

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

by Rebekah Ninan A recent lawsuit in the Southern District of New York has alleged that the health insurance company Anthem Blue and Cross Blue Shield violated state laws and committed fraud by maintaining “ghost networks” of mental health providers. Ghost networks are directories for insurance companies that contain outdated or inaccurate information about providers covered by the insurance plan.

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HIStalk

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Upheal secures $10M to help reduce provider burnout and improve.

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